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A little bit of plastic goes a long way

How does a grubby, torn and stained menu make you feel about the quality of the food in a restaurant – let alone its hygiene standards ?And when you’re consulting a sales person, are you more likely to be swayed by a glossy presentation pack or an ordinary piece of paper ?First impressions are so important – and laminating can make the world of difference.
The look and feel of laminated materials is classy and expensive, but the process isn’t.  It’s quick, easy and cost-effective.
The truth is, laminating is a low-cost, long-term way of increasing the appearance and performance of a variety of materials. 
There are many people who think that laminating is a high cost process.Not true.Laminators can cost less than a hundred dollars and the capital outlay can quickly turn into business improvements.   
Impressive-looking materials that not only look good but impress with the way they handle is a sure way of boosting your business image.The bottom line…the bottom line can be improved by lamination.
According to Richard Prince, owner of respected Perth print finishing equipment and consumables supplier, Laidlaw, is that cost savings can be realized in a number of ways.   Laminated materials can be used over and over again, enhancing their longevity and durability.The cost of expensive graphics is offset because the items are protected.It’s also a good way of protecting materials from exposure to rain or sun, abrasion, grease, chemicals and repeated usage.  Additionally, lamination stiffens printed material, eg signs and posters, so they don’t require additional costly backing, plus they can be used outdoors.
Prince also said that by laminating items, the colour and contrasts are deepened and brightened which is great for high-impact materials such as presentation documents, menus etc.”The laminated finishes can be satin, matt or gloss, depending on what’s required.”
The origins of laminating are not well-documented but Wikipedia lists a Morris M Blum, a doctor of dental medicine, as the inventor of lamination of photographs.Back in 1938, he is believed to have been the first to use the clear plastic resins that were used to cap teeth to protect photographs.The first ever laminated photo is believed to have been Mrs Blum ! 
Nowadays, laminating is widely used in homes, offices and factories across the globe for a diversity of applications, from a mother who laminates her kids’ homework schedule to a factory using high quality employee ID cards.  
Equipment can range from a small, easy to use laminator for home or small office use to a high performance machine for demanding outputs. Prince says its vital that consumers buy through a reputable dealer who is able to offer technical support, training and service.  Laidlaw’s technicians also provide full training on new laminating equipment in Perth, which is probably more than you’ll get from high street retailers.  
Plastic fantastic.The form and function of materials can be improved in many ways through lamination, resulting in time and cost savings.That’s worth protecting!

Prince – Sign ‘O’ the Times(Music Video)